In Madrid the church set up scam, almost being charged (8)

I believe the answer is:

electric

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'being charged' is the definition.
(synonyms)

I cannot understand how the remainder of the clue works.

(Other definitions for electric that I've seen before include "Charged with sudden thrill" , "stirring" , "Relating to a form of energy 98)" , "type of chair nobody wants to end up in?" , "sort of guitar?" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.

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